St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to join the team from January 2027.
St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown aims to provide quality Catholic education by creating a learning community committed to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to achieve their very best within the classroom. The school’s unique lush bush setting provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and play and gives them the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
The school is purpose-built to facilitate team teaching and gives teachers the opportunity to work collaboratively in their planning and delivery of learning. The recent refurbishment of existing facilities means the school community is equipped with modern and engaging learning environments to allow the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum.

The large open plan classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTboards, iPads, laptops and wireless internet to deliver a contemporary learning approach and help students with learning difficulties.

The Primary Coordinator works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence. As a member of the school leadership team, they are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements, and to act with moral and ethical integrity. Across the school they will:

develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic learning initiatives
support the monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives
support the monitoring and review of school compliance
lead, model and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices
contribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practice




support individuals in identifying new learning experiences to support their continued professional development

know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.
The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Must be Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools

Ability to promote and support staff to develop creative and effective teaching and learning practices across each KLA

Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school

High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community

Demonstrated experience in leading successful school initiatives (Desirable)





Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team teaching environments - planning, delivering and reflecting on effective learning programs alongside colleagues to enhance student outcomes (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
NESA Teacher Accreditation
Working with Children Clearance number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of Educational Leadership, Theology) (Desirable)

Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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